Cobb - Poultry Selection Worker - Bear Hollow Farm

Tyson•Pineville, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Poultry Selection Worker handles birds and equipment during the selection process, performing essential duties in rotation with others. The role includes setting up selection equipment, selecting and weighing birds, identifying gender and wing-band information, and placing birds in designated locations based on their characteristics. The worker may also euthanize off-condition birds using the cervical dislocation method in accordance with animal welfare guidelines, and perform equipment, cleaning, and biosecurity tasks. Other duties may be assigned or changed at any time. The worksite is a biosecure environment. Employees must shower and change clothing and footwear before entering the facility, follow company biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines, and agree to avoid contact with avian species. Company-provided clothing and footwear are provided. The position involves working on wet and slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, dusty, wet, and cold environments. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 4:40 a.m. to 2:40 p.m. or until work is complete; some Friday work may be required based on trial needs. The schedule may change based on production needs.

Requirements

At least 12 months of consecutive work history with one employer and no employment gaps greater than 6 months during the past 36 months. The gap allowance is 18 months for applicants who were laid off or providing child or elder care. This work-history requirement does not apply to applicants who have been full-time students consecutively for the last 36 months.
Must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid any avian species and to sign and abide by company biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines.
Must be able and willing to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must regularly catch, carry, and control individual birds weighing 3.5 to 12 pounds and use safe lifting techniques.
Must follow applicable safety policies and procedures, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and personal protective equipment requirements.
Must be willing to work Monday through Thursday from 4:40 a.m. to 2:40 p.m. or until complete, with some Friday work and schedule changes possible based on production needs.

Nice To Haves

Previous agricultural or production experience is preferred.
Priority consideration is provided to internal applicants.

Responsibilities

Set up equipment for the selection process according to instructions.
Select birds by isolating groups, catching birds under animal welfare standards, identifying gender, verifying wing-band color, scanning clean wing bands, weighing birds, and placing birds in designated locations based on instructions and characteristics.
Monitor bird groups and stir them as needed to prevent crowding in accordance with animal welfare guidelines.
For birds designated for market, remove wing bands and mark the head with colored food-grade dye before placing them in the designated area.
Euthanize off-condition birds using the cervical dislocation method in accordance with animal welfare guidelines.
Move partitions; back trailers; clean and sanitize equipment for movement between areas; operate water hoses; maintain equipment; maintain foot pans and hand sanitizer; and keep the work area clean and organized.
Follow company biosecurity, animal welfare, safety, and personal protective equipment requirements, and identify, address, and mitigate safety risks.